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Going to trial can make you anxious – even if you have knowledge of the process! Be an asset to your attorney by doing some of the research to know what is coming next, and how you can help. Litigation is a team effort between plaintiff and lawyer and it’s not the place for trial and error. “Plaintiff 101” will help the client understand the process, relieve some of the fear and anxiety clients may have, and facilitate effective communication between client and lawyer.

PLAINTIFF 101 is dedicated to anyone who has been or will be a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit, to the attorneys who represent those who have been injured due to the negligence of others, and to the American Association for Justice who continues to wage the fight to keep our courthouse open to all citizens.

Karen Mertes, a Drunk Driving Victim herself and creator of “PLAINTIFF 101” shares her story with us of an unfortunate circumstance. She takes an in-depth look inside the courtroom at the coverage of the legal and technical issues that arise in a drunk driving case. Karen wrote “Plaintiff 101” to serve as a guide to assist both client and lawyer through civil litigation during a personal injury lawsuit.

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“Very useful for ANYONE. You never know what could happen at any moment and always important to be prepared.”

—Amazon Customer

For those who are interested in owning Amazon’sBest Seller,“Plaintiff 101” as a valuable resource:

Interested in law and what goes on in the courtroom during a personal injury litigation?! “Plaintiff 101” by Karen Mertes tells the story as her life hung in the balance after a tragic car accident caused by a drunk driver. Despite sustaining a traumatic brain injury, she is the founder and president of Fulfill Your Destiny, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to helping people whose careers have been altered by injury or other unforeseen circumstances.

This book is to help other personal injury survivors contemplating litigation, or already involved in litigation. You should be able to navigate these troubled waters ever so slightly easier because of our experience and advice. We’re hopeful that plaintiffs’ attorneys will see the benefit of providing this book as a teaching tool to their clients so as a team you can win your case!

With Mother’s Day just a few days away, it is important to give something back the woman that gives so much. If your partner, or mother is a law student, the Amazon Best Seller, Plaintiff 101.

Karen Mertes, a Drunk Driving Victim herself and creator of “PLAINTIFF 101” shares her story with us of an unfortunate circumstance. She takes an in-depth look inside the courtroom at the coverage of the legal and technical issues that arise in a drunk driving case. Karen wrote “Plaintiff 101” to serve as a guide to assist both client and lawyer through civil litigation during a personal injury lawsuit.

Litigation is a team effort between plaintiff and lawyer and it’s not the place for trial and error. “Plaintiff 101” will help the client understand the process, relieve some of the fear and anxiety clients may have, and facilitate effective communication between client and lawyer.

PLAINTIFF 101 is dedicated to anyone who has been or will be a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit, to the attorneys who represent those who have been injured due to the negligence of others, and to the American Association for Justice who continues to wage the fight to keep our courthouse open to all citizens.

See what people are saying about Plaintiff 101!

“Very useful for ANYONE. You never know what could happen at any moment and always important to be prepared.”

—Amazon Customer

Be sure to gift PLAINTIFF 101 as the perfect gift to law students! “Plaintiff 101” offers personal insight that you won’t find in law schools. The information contained in this book is shared by a lawyer with a distinguished career, who has been part of trial teams with numerous million dollar verdicts and settlements, combined with the efforts of a plaintiff who was successful in her litigation.

For those who are interested in owning Amazon’sBest Seller,“Plaintiff 101” as a valuable resource:

When you call a cab, or request an Uber, you are expecting a designated sober driver to pick you up and safely transport you to your destination. However, what happens if your driver arrives and suddenly you feel unsafe? You notice that they are swerving, seem to be nodding off or even get into a car accident due to intoxication?

About a year ago, Buzzfeed interviewed a woman that was picked up by a drunk Uber driver, “[..]the car crossed over a grass median, coming precariously close to the oncoming traffic lane[..].”

“Gallion’s Uber driver was arrested for driving while impaired [..], he had a blood alcohol level of 0.15 — nearly four times the .04 legal limit for commercial drivers.”

Make sure to be aware and on alert for any suspicious behavior. As the driver to pullover and drop you off in the nearest safe location. Text a friend to call the police or call them yourself if you feel unsafe. Although it should be a guarantee that your driver should arrive sober and fulfill their duties, you can never be too careful.

Looking for a resource to help guide you through your personal injury litigation but short on cash? No problem! Karen Mertes’ “Plaintiff 101” is now available in the Tampa Public Library System!

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Interested in law and what goes on in the courtroom during a personal injury litigation?! “Plaintiff 101” by Karen Mertes tells the story as her life hung in the balance after a tragic car accident caused by a drunk driver. Despite sustaining a traumatic brain injury, she is the founder and president of Fulfill Your Destiny, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to helping people whose careers have been altered by injury or other unforeseen circumstances.

For those who are interested in owning Amazon’sBest Seller,“Plaintiff 101” as a valuable resource:

Going through personal injury litigations can be frustrating, especially if you are still suffering from injuries from the car accident. Arm yourself with the knowledge of what to expect during your litigation and how to navigate rough waters all while being an asset to your attorney in the process with the help of Karen Mertes’ Amazon Best Seller, Plaintiff 101.

“As my life hung in the balance after a tragic car accident caused by a drunk driver, I promised to spend the rest of my life helping others if I were to survive. After my four year long litigation battle, my attorney husband and I decided to write, “Plaintiff 101” to help other personal injury victims. Being involved in a life-changing car accident is devastating. You deserve to get your life back to normal, yet the justice system is not an easy one to navigate. That’s what this book is for. To give you inside information and what your lawyer will want you to know in order to have a wining case.

Despite sustaining a traumatic brain injury from my accident, I am the founder and president of Fulfill Your Destiny, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to helping people whose careers have been altered by injury or other unforeseen circumstances. Inspiring stories of people who have been helped can be found at www.fulfillyourdestiny.org under the Who We’ve Helped tab.

The proceeds from the sale of this book are directly donated to Fulfill Your Destiny. We hope you find the information contained within these pages of our book very insightful. Please know that your donation for this book is used to help others through Fulfill Your Destiny.”

1. Move to a safe area (if you can)

If it’s safe to do so and you aren’t seriously injured, move your car out of further harm’s way, like to the shoulder of the road. If moving your car just isn’t possible, flip on your hazards to warn other drivers that your vehicle isn’t going anywhere any time soon.

2. Stop your vehicle and get out

Make sure your car is no longer moving, turn off the engine, shift into park, or set the hand brake if you drive a manual. Take a moment to catch your breath. Check to make sure it’s safe to get out of your car before opening the door. If you have flares or similar road safety items, consider using them.

3. Check on others involved

Check on all the other parties involved, including drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, to make sure no one is hurt. Call 911 if anyone may be injured. Even a seemingly minor symptom like dizziness should be checked out by a health care professional.

4. Call the police to the scene

Even in minor accidents, a police accident report can prove invaluable when dealing with your car insurance company and other drivers. Cooperate fully, but avoid admitting fault or blaming others while at the scene. Let the police objectively judge events and determine who, if anyone, is at fault in the crash.

If the police can’t make it to the scene (which is more likely if there are no injuries), you can file an accident report through your state’s DMV.

5. Gather info

Try to write down as much info as possible in the accident aftermath, including:

Driver and passenger names

License plate numbers

Insurance info

Makes and models of all vehicles involved

Contact info for any eyewitnesses

Location of the accident

The name and badge number of any responding police officers

6. Document the scene

If you have a smartphone with a camera, snap some photos of the accident scene. They’ll come in handy during the claim process.

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Wanting to read on the go, on your phone, computer or tablet? You can grab a copy of Plaintiff 101on Kindle today!

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As my life hung in the balance after a tragic car accident caused by a drunk driver, I promised to spend the rest of my life helping others if I were to survive. Despite sustaining a traumatic brain injury, I am the founder and president of Fulfill Your Destiny, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to helping people whose careers have been altered by injury or other unforeseen circumstances. This book is to help other personal injury survivors contemplating litigation, or already involved in litigation. You should be able to navigate these troubled waters ever so slightly easier because of our experience and advice. We’re hopeful that plaintiffs’ attorneys will see the benefit of providing this book as a teaching tool to their clients so as a team you can win your case!